Nigerian Senate Urges Ban on Imported Clothing to Revive Textile Industry

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to urgently ban the importation of foreign-made clothing as part of efforts to revive the country's struggling textile industry and boost local cotton production.

The upper legislative chamber said the proposed measure would strengthen domestic manufacturing, support cotton farmers, and restore the fortunes of Nigeria’s once-thriving textile sector, particularly in Kaduna and Kano states, which were historically regarded as major textile production hubs.

The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sunday Marshall Katung and supported by several lawmakers from across the country, including Adams Oshiomhole, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Simon Lalong, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and others.

During deliberations, senators stressed the need for immediate intervention by the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to resuscitate textile factories that have either shut down or are operating below capacity.

According to the lawmakers, reviving the textile industry would create millions of jobs for Nigerians, particularly young people, reduce unemployment, and contribute significantly to addressing the country's growing security challenges.

The Senate also called for increased funding support through the Bank of Industry (BOI), urging the establishment of a dedicated intervention fund specifically targeted at textile manufacturers to accelerate the sector’s recovery.

Lawmakers further highlighted the importance of strengthening cotton cultivation nationwide, noting that the sustainability of the textile industry is directly linked to the availability of locally produced raw materials, especially cotton.

They argued that a robust cotton value chain would not only guarantee steady supplies for textile manufacturers but also improve the livelihoods of farmers and stimulate economic growth across rural communities.

The Senate maintained that restoring the textile sector remains critical to Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda, economic diversification efforts, and long-term job creation strategy. If effectively implemented, the lawmakers said, the proposed measures could help reposition Nigeria as a leading textile producer in Africa once again.

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